Habits
Don't Break the Chain Method
The don't break the chain method uses a daily calendar of X marks so visible continuity—not willpower alone—carries habits forward.
The don't break the chain method marks each day you complete a habit on a visible calendar—classically an X on every day you write—so missing one day literally breaks the visual chain. Momentum comes from not wanting a blank square more than from abstract goals.
Pair the chain with a minimum viable version so travel and sick days still earn an X.
Common questions
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What counts as keeping the chain on a bad day?
Pre-define a minimum—two minutes, one glass of water, one set—that still earns the X. A chain built only on perfect sessions breaks the first time life interrupts.
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